Khandsar - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Khandsar is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Khandsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandsar is 133762. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.05 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Tilhar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Khandsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandsar

According to the 2011 Census, Khandsar village had a total population of 2,305 people, including 1,244 males and 1,061 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.51%, with male literacy at 61.00% and female literacy at 40.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khandsar

Khandsar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khandsar

Khandsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasrak Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilhar to Khandsar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Khandsar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandsar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khandsar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khandsar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khandsar village are given below:

FAQs about Khandsar